Game Life: Papo y Yo – A Unique Autobiographical Story in a Video Game Summary Papo y Yo is a downloadable game for PlayStation 3 that tells the autobiographical story of Vander Caballer, in which he had to grow up with an abusive, alcoholic father. The game features the young boy main character, Kik, who …
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Comic-Con: Where Everyone is a Performer Summary Comic-Con is more than just a convention for nerds to gather and celebrate their favorite geeky franchises. It’s a place where attendees become performers by dressing up as their favorite characters, engaging in a virtual performance that includes both willing and unwilling participants. Comic-Con is a performance space …
Can We Fight Climate Change by Changing the Color of Our Roads? Summary The color of our roads plays a significant role in the amount of heat that gets generated and released into the atmosphere. While light-colored rooftops can help reduce the urban heat island effect and promote energy efficiency, changing the color of roads …
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The Importance of Science Journalism: Exploring the Miracles of the Universe Summary The recently discovered Higgs boson subatomic particle has been predicted in theory for decades and its discovery represents a significant achievement in mankind’s ability to understand the universe. However, the author questions the uneven coverage of its discovery in comparison to political journalism …
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Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction: The Genre We Need Summary In this blog post, we explore the growing popularity of post-apocalyptic science fiction and the reasons why the genre is resonating with audiences now more than ever. We delve into the importance of science fiction in teaching us about the future and how it can inspire and …
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Resilience and Sustainability in Urban Planning: Insights from New York City Summary In this article, we explore the concepts of resilience and sustainability in urban planning, using New York City as a case study. We highlight the importance of these concepts in the context of rising sea levels, increasing populations, and natural disasters. Through the …
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Building Bicycle Superhighways: A Visionary Plan to Reclaim City Streets Summary The City of London plans to build bicycle roads connecting underground stations, which would be overhead with walls or fences on two sides, and riders would pay to access them similarly to the subway system. Though initial designs are beautiful and promising, it remains …
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New Explosive at University of Michigan and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: A Fascinating Combination of Science and Purpose Summary Researchers at the University of Michigan and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory created a new explosive using two existing explosives, HM and CL2. The combination resulted in a crystal sandwich with a faster detonation velocity, but with …
Navigating the Spatiotemporal Aspects of Urban Life: Insights from a New York City Cab Driver Summary This Q&A article is based on a conversation with a New York City cab driver who provides insights into the spatiotemporal aspects of urban life. The cab driver talks about the recent radical changes in New York City streets, …
Giant Humanoid Robots: A Flawed Weapon for Fighting Kaiju Summary In this blog post, we discuss the flaws of using giant humanoid robots in fighting kaiju. The primary concern is their instability due to bipedalism, which makes them vulnerable to attacks from the monsters. We also explore the cockpit placement in such robots and the …
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